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Even officers fired for drugs or excessive force can win their jobs back under Texas' civil service system — and many do.
Union leaders in North Texas say TSA and EPA employees face financial strain and job insecurity as Congress stalls on a funding deal.
Federal agents seized cash, business records and detained several people in a multi-agency operation targeting Chicas Bonitas Cabaret in Dallas.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development posted a banner on its homepage Tuesday blaming the government shutdown on the "Radical Left."
Elizabeth Wolf, of Euless, pleaded guilty to attempted murder and injury to a child last week.
The homes, once propped on high stilts, collapsed in Buxton, a community on one of a string of islands that make up the Outer Banks.
A mother who nearly died during childbirth spent years searching for the nurse who helped save her and her baby. Their emotional reunion came full circle — at the same hospital.
Investigators say the suspect was known to the victims and may have carried out the killings in the early morning hours. The firearm used has not been recovered.
The SEC approved TXSE as a national securities exchange, paving the way for the first new, fully integrated U.S. stock exchange in decades — and the only one based in Texas.
The Dallas Wings have fired coach Chris Koclanes after going 10-34 in his only season.
Authorities say the group conspired to ambush officers outside the Prairieland detention center in Alvarado. One officer was shot, and dozens of weapons were later seized.
Family and friends of a Salvadoran man killed in last week's Dallas ICE field office shooting say they were never notified by authorities of his death.
A grand jury declined to charge the man who shot Jon Ruff during a disturbance in Denton's downtown square. Police say the suspect stayed at the scene and cooperated.
The lawsuit named the teacher, Jacob Allred, the school, Great Lakes Academy and the principal, Matthew Jason Campbell.
Federal immigration officials have revealed plans to reopen the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to new applicants to comply with a court order.
The UNT Dallas Food Pantry has distributed nearly 200,000 pounds of food to close to 12,000 people in 2025 alone. Operated as a drive-thru in partnership with the North Texas Food Bank, the pantry continues to draw long lines of families in need across southern Dallas.
A cartel leader known as El Gato is now facing a new federal murder-for-hire charge in a fifth superseding indictment. The charge stems from a 2013 killing in Southlake, and if convicted, he could face the death penalty. He was previously on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list and was extradited to the U.S. earlier this year.
A man suspected in a triple homicide in Mabank crashed a maroon Dodge Caravan into a Buc-ee’s in Ennis around 5 a.m. Friday, pinning a woman against a sales display before shooting himself.
Cowboys fans are getting game day ready with a stadium favorite — the Rowdy Dog, a bacon-wrapped hot dog topped with spicy crema and pico de gallo, featured ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Washington Commanders.
A new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology reveals a sharp rise in pickleball-related eye injuries, with an estimated 1,262 cases in 2024 alone, up by about 405 injuries per year since 2021. Common injuries include retinal detachments, orbital fractures, and globe trauma, primarily affecting players over 50. Experts are now calling for standardized eye protection guidelines, as no such mandates currently exist for casual or professional play.
Units from the McKinney Fire Department responded to the scene along with other emergency personnel.
Janette Goering was arrested at her home in Carrollton on Oct. 21, law enforcement said. She is being charged with aiding in the commission of terrorism.
Severe storms are on the way with the likelihood of impacting Friday night football, prompting several high schools to reschedule games.
DFW Airport reached 53 degrees Wednesday morning – the coldest since May 4.
Paul Leafgreen, 49, was arrested on Oct. 8 and was bonded out for $40,000, according to arrest records.
In Texas, where the number of dialysis centers is higher than in any other state, the I-Team discovered that the problem is especially severe.
Earlier this year, the department found that 55 cases filed from 2019 to 2022 were sitting open and unworked.
They are small and cheap, and they are turning legal rifles into illegal machine guns.
ICEBlock, a crowdsourced app with 1.4 million users, was removed from the App Store following pressure from federal officials and criticism after a shooting at an ICE facility.
Even officers fired for drugs or excessive force can win their jobs back under Texas' civil service system — and many do.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation fears the ballroom annex will overwhelm White House.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos described his time in prison, a conversation with President Trump, and writing suicide notes in a wide-ranging interview Tuesday.
The Architect of Peace Award was established in 1995, according to the Nixon Foundation.
President Trump previously said his ballroom addition to the White House East Wing wouldn't "interfere" with the building's existing structure.
Attorneys for former FBI Director James Comey called the criminal charges against him an "egregious abuse of power" driven by "President Trump's personal animus."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
In Texas, where the number of dialysis centers is higher than in any other state, the I-Team discovered that the problem is especially severe.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
It's the viral video seen across the country showing a 10-year-old Lavon girl saving her choking brother.
Lineman Brian Abalos is used to danger. Every day, he is up in the air working on power lines.
A 70-year-old Dallas County man has died from the West Nile virus, DCHHS said Monday, marking the first reported West Nile death in the county this season.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
It's estimated that thousands of content creators are living in North Texas. But how much are they earning from it, and could anyone be successful at it?
The SEC approved TXSE as a national securities exchange, paving the way for the first new, fully integrated U.S. stock exchange in decades — and the only one based in Texas.
The Plano store will close in early 2027 after the company sold the property to the mall's developer.
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
Severe storms are on the way with the likelihood of impacting Friday night football, prompting several high schools to reschedule games.
Columbus captain Boone Jenner had a power-play goal and an assist in the first period, and the Blue Jackets beat Dallas 5-1 to hand the slumping Stars their third straight defeat.
Dak Prescott threw for three touchdowns, including a 74-yarder to CeeDee Lamb, DaRon Bland returned an interception 68 yards for a score after Jayden Daniels left with a hamstring injury and the Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 44-22.
The Stars are 3-0 in Gulutzan's return as their head coach.
After trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers and missing the playoffs, the Mavericks extend Kidd's contract, banking on No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg to lead a new era.
Another Taylor Sheridan show is filming in Downtown Fort Worth this week, prompting road closures. Here's when.
The 2025 State Fair of Texas drew about 2 million visitors, roughly 400,000 fewer than last year, as many families cited affordability concerns.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal titles any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Friday.
The symphony's silver season theme took on new meaning after the Hill Country floods.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.